4 Unusual Ancient Medical Techniques
The human body still holds many mysteries, but most people feel fairly secure that when they aren’t feeling quite up to par, they can visit their friendly physician and receive medical treatment that will soon have them back on their feet. In ancient times, medicine was still working to cure individuals, but the methods and... Read More
Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. was a nonviolent activist for civil rights. He successfully protested against racial discrimination in both state and federal laws. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Shortly following his assassination, a campaign was started to honor him with a Federal Holiday. It wasn’t until 1983 that President Ronald Reagan signed it... Read More
A Look Into The Future Past: 4 Failed Predictions From The Past
Throughout history, many men have made all kinds of predictions about the future from plausible to fantastical. Unfortunately, the ability to accurately predict the future is not common so many of them have not actually come to fruition. Here are four of the most interesting failed predictions from history: Not Quite The Future They Imagined Dewey... Read More
History of Champagne
Most people only know a few facts about champagne, such as that it is bubbly, refreshing, and perfect for most celebrations. They might also know that it comes from the French region of Champagne. But fans of champagne should learn a bit more about its history before enjoying another glass of this delicious drink. How... Read More
History of the Rockettes
The precision dance company, The Rockettes, perform out of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Each Christmas season for 77 years, the Rockettes have performed five shows a day, seven days a week. The Rockettes were originally a dance team of 16 women, but currently there are 36 members on the dance team.... Read More
How The Turkey Got The Presidential Pardon
The presidential turkey pardon has a mysterious and intriguing history. It is believed that presidents as far back as the 19th Century used to be offered birds by a regular citizen as gifts during thanksgiving ceremony. There are records in the White house that can attest to this fact. George Washington, the first president of... Read More
5 Historical Figures Who Were Kicked Out Of School
Making history doesn’t necessarily mean playing by the rules. Some of our most cherished figures in history were rabble rouse-rs, misfits, and school drop outs. Here are 5 historical figures that were kicked out of school yet still went on to make history in their own way. Naughty But Accomplished Edgar Allen Poe While nothing... Read More
The First Women to Win a Nobel Prize
Nobel prizes cover fields including Chemistry, Medicine/Physiology, Peace, Economics, Physics, and Literature. The awards for each field, except for Economics, are distributed by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Economics award is given by the Central Bank of Sweden. Most of the categories were established in 1895 in the will of late Alfred Nobel... Read More
How Abyssinia Became Ethiopia
Ethiopia, historically known as Abyssinia derived its name from Greek world Ethiopia. In 1889, Italians entered Eritrea via the coast of the red sea and signed a treaty with the Ethiopian government. They later declare Ethiopia to be under their protectorate, which was dismissed and the treaty was repudiated. Italian were defeated in financed battle... Read More
Top 5, Allegedly, Mad Matriarchs
We learned from an early age that Queens could be wicked, diabolical, and in some cases mentally challenged. From fairy tales told in our youth, our distrust for Queens grows as we learn about specific historical events that changed the course of the world. Madness and mental illness is not an economic disease that only... Read More